May weather forecast
Cheongju, South Korea

May in Cheongju is characterized by the full bloom of summer. The temperature continues to climb, and the city is both warmer and wetter than any previous month. This month sees a remarkable surge in rainfall to reach a peak of 88mm (3.46"). Despite the rise in rainfall, abundant daylight hours and radiant sunshine make outdoor activities a delight. By the end of the month, the city has comfortably settled in the summer's arms.

Temperature

May's arrival sees a mild rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from April's refreshing 19.5°C (67.1°F) to a moderately hot 24.4°C (75.9°F). Cheongju logs a considerable temperature decrease from the daytime highs during the nights in May, with an average reading of 12.3°C (54.1°F).

Humidity

In Cheongju, South Korea, the average relative humidity in May is 61.5%.

Rainfall

In Cheongju, during May, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 88mm (3.46") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Cheongju, there are 113.1 rainfall days, and 1239mm (48.78") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Cheongju is 14h and 7min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 19:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:13 and sunset at 19:42 KST.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is May, with an average of 7.6h of sunshine.

UV index

In Cheongju, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 8 transforms into the following instructions:
Prioritize your safety. Without precautions, skin and eyes might get hurt quickly. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.